Schuylkill County Work-Related Auto Accident Attorneys
If you were injured in a car accident while driving for work, you may be entitled to compensation through both workers’ compensation and a third-party claim. If you sustained an auto accident injury at work, contact Pfeiffer Brown DiNicola & Frantz. We help injured workers understand their rights and pursue the full compensation they deserve.
With offices in Pottsville and Valley View, our firm has served Schuylkill County since 1978. Our lawyers bring over 60 years of combined experience to every case and have recovered millions of dollars. Rob Frantz, one of our lead attorneys, is a certified workers’ compensation specialist – a rare distinction held by less than 1% of attorneys in Pennsylvania. We offer free consultations, charge no upfront costs and offer competitive contingency fees, including discounted rates for union members and lump sum settlements.
What Counts As A Work-Related Auto Accident?
A work-related auto accident occurs when an employee is injured in a car crash while performing job duties. This includes:
- Delivery drivers injured in collisions
- Couriers or rideshare drivers (Uber, Lyft, Grubhub) hurt while on the clock
- Contractors or off-site workers traveling between job sites
- Public transportation drivers involved in accidents
- Employees injured while running errands or transporting goods for their employer
If you were driving for work and suffered an injury, you may be eligible to file a work injury claim through workers’ compensation. In some cases, you may also be able to pursue a third-party personal injury claim if another driver or company was responsible.
Who May Be Liable?
Determining liability in a car accident that occurs on the job can be complex. In some cases, your employer may have contributed to the accident, especially if it involved:
- Poor vehicle maintenance
- Violations of state or federal regulations (e.g., excessive work hours)
- Failure to provide proper training or safety protocols
However, it’s important to note that you generally can’t sue your employer for negligence. Instead, your recourse against them is to pursue workers’ comp benefits.
In many cases, a third party – such as another driver, a vehicle manufacturer or a property owner – may be liable. Our team will investigate your case thoroughly to identify all responsible parties and pursue every available source of compensation.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Workers’ compensation typically covers medical expenses and partial wage loss. However, a third-party claim may allow you to recover:
- Full wage loss
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Long-term disability compensation
- Loss of future earning capacity
Our Schuylkill County work-related auto accident attorneys will help you understand your options and build a strong case for maximum recovery.
Get Help From Our Pottsville Work-Related Auto Injury Lawyers
If you’ve suffered a workplace auto accident injury, you deserve skilled legal guidance. We can help you understand your rights, explore your options and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Call us at 570-391-0199 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.